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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,480.71, 730,689.02 and 287,763.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,480.71, 730,689.02 and 287,763.30 is: 397,116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,480.71 : 730,689.02 = 287,763.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,480.71/730,689.02 = 287,763.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,480.71x = 730,689.02 × 287,763.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,480.71x = 210,265,482,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,265,482,230.15/529,480.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,116.42

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